Transportation Around the World
9 total works
"Read and Learn" is a collection of non-fiction books that aim to help young readers discover and understand the world around them. "Wheels, Wings and Water" examines the different types of transport and outlines the key features and appropriate uses of each vehicle. Chapter headings are designed as child-friendly questions to help children focus and learn.
What is a road train? Why does an articulated truck bend? What do tanker trucks carry? This book looks at types of trucks that are used for travel, work, and fun. Snow ploughs keep the roads clear during blizzards. Huge dump trucks carry dirt at construction sites. Monster trucks perform amazing jumps and stunts!
What is a water bomber? Where can you find a flying doctor? Why do airports need special fire engines? This book looks at vehicles that rescue people in different situations. Lifeboats travel across rough water to sinking ships. Helicopters rescue people that ambulances can't reach. Special planes fly people in remote areas to the hospital.
How does a boat work? What kind of ship carries planes? How is a boat steered? This book looks at types of boats and ships that are used for travel, work, and fun. Kayaks use paddle power. Hydrofoils have wings to lift them out of the water. Aircraft carriers are big enough for planes to take off and land on them!
This series looks at the technology behind engine-powered vehicles and the features that make the vehicles unique. Each vehicle is looked at from the inside to the outside, starting with the vehicle as a whole and then looking at each individual system, including the engine and braking system to the cooling system and safety. Each spread is illustrated by large cross-sectional artworks so that readers can see what the components look like and how they work together to power the vehicle. With accessible and engaging text, this series is especially suitable for reluctant readers but any 'petrol-head' will find it an enthralling read.
How do planes fly? How many people can an ultralight carry? How does a space shuttle land? This book looks at types of planes that are used for travel, work, and fun. Jet airliners fly thousands of feet above the ground. Harrier jets can take off without a runway. Some planes even go out into space!
How does a car move? Do all cars run on gas? How does a dragster slow down? This book looks at types of cars that are used for travel, work, and fun. People collect and display classic cars. Four-wheel-drive cars work hard driving over muddy or icy roads. Some special cars can go faster than a plane!
What is a unicycle? What is a wheelie? What are tires made of? This book looks at types of bicycles that are used for travel, work, and fun. Mountain bikes go over rough and muddy ground. Rickshaws carry as many people as a taxi does. Riders can even sit back and relax on a recumbent bicycle.